Ship Design Manager

Conrad Shipyard • Morgan City, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ship Design Manager will be responsible for overseeing ship design processes, participating in project kick-offs, developing and maintaining project documentation, and supporting field engineering tasks. This role involves writing and reviewing specifications, conducting design reviews, managing engineering activities, and interacting with project management and production teams. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of ship design principles, shipbuilding operations, and relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of ship design principles, shipbuilding and/or manufacturing operations.
• Good leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively, speak with clarify and listen actively.
• Ability to adapt to situations while maintaining the highest level of efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of federal regulations (USCG), international rules (SOLAS) and classification society rules (ABS).
• Engineering degree is required.
• 10 years of Engineering experience is required.
• Technical writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Tools and Software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to review schedule, build strategy, and project specific information.
• Develop and maintain project Document Logs, Requirement Matrices and ensure proper distribution of Design Documents.
• Support field engineering tasks (e.g., as-built surveys, interference resolution, etc.) as required.
• Write and review system/equipment specifications, perform systems/equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Prepare, revise, and/or review technical manuals, engineering operating procedures, instructions, specifications, drawings, standards and documentation for cognizant equipment and systems.
• Conduct design reviews and manage subcontract and internal engineering activities.
• Interact with project management and project engineers in support of project requirements.
• Ability to support the Production Craft concerning technical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager